nobaddays28
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Diesel Pusher OK for Baja Roads & Beaches?
My husband and I are in the decision process of getting a new coach. We ultimately want a 32' - 34' diesel pusher but want to do another trip to Baja
this winter. Years ago we used to travel to the Baja every winter in our 24' class C and had no problems getting in and out of beaches, towns etc. I
don't remember seeing too many big coaches back then. Our plans are to stay at one of the Bahia Conception beaches for a month or so then to Los
Cerritos for another few months then back up, (we will have a small tow vehicle so not worried about taking the big rig into small towns) Would we
get into Los Cerritos with ease? I remember a fairly bumpy, sandy road in. How is the camping there now-a-days? Any replies would be appreciated...
thanks!
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comitan
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As far as the Diesel pusher I don't think any different than your class C for getting around, the Caravans come down with many pushers. Los Cerritos
someone else can fill you in. Its not same.
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Diver
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Lot's of over 35'ers on the beaches in Conception area.
Take the drive south from Mulege and either head out at the turn to Playa Naranjo or further south where you can see where the big rigs have parked
already. You shoud have no problems assuming you get a unit with standard or higher ground clearance. Just no lo-riders !
You will do better than a 28' with a long tail behind the wheels.
Search Los Cerritos on this site and you will get he lastest updates.
Much of the beach camping is closed and construction has begun.
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[Edited on 7-5-2007 by Diver]
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jim janet
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I love the look in the eyes of the newly retired folk who have not driven their new rigs very long as they take on the 4 or 5 huge hills in Baja
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jerry
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never fear just take it slow and easy
injoy the ride
jerry and judi
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Al G
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You will be able to get to all the main beaches...the word is Slow I just finished my trip with a 32' motor home towing a trailer
with a quad. Never had an issue.
One warning...when in hills, watch closely for tractor trailer rigs when you are inside on a tight turn...stop quickly and let him through the
turn...you will be surprised when he tracks 3 feet into your lane with his rear trailer
Second warning, fools pulling camp trailers have not figured out their trailer is wider the their pickup...when you see anything coming to pass and it
is a bad spot for you block him...when it is safe for you let him pass and hit your brakes and he will go by quickly with less danger to you.
Third warning, when you encounter (and you will) a bicyclist, you will have little time to react...they will be at 5mph and you will be at 50mph...do
your best not to hit them, but remember they are marooons and do not risk your life and go head-on with a truck...run them off the road They are in the wrong!
Be aware of the above....but don't let it stop you from enjoying Baja.
Albert G
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Bob and Susan
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armando at naranjos just graded the road again sunday
it mostly always smoooooth
it's also 2 miles off the main drag...no road noise
Conception should be NO problem
there are several "big dogs" like that there in the winter in fact a couple of weeks ago a "big dog" stopped for one nite
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Diver
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Al G
One warning...when in hills, watch closely for tractor trailer rigs when you are inside on a tight turn...stop quickly and let him through the
turn...you will be surprised when he tracks 3 feet into your lane with his rear trailer
Second warning, fools pulling camp trailers have not figured out their trailer is wider the their pickup...when you see anything coming to pass and it
is a bad spot for you block him...when it is safe for you let him pass and hit your brakes and he will go by quickly with less danger to you.
Third warning, when you encounter (and you will) a bicyclist, you will have little time to react...they will be at 5mph and you will be at 50mph...do
your best not to hit them, but remember they are marooons and do not risk your life and go head-on with a truck...run them off the road They are in the wrong! |
... stop quickly on a curve ??
And get killed from behind ?
I've never had to do this in any rig I have ever driven in over 25,000 Baja miles.
... fools pulling camp trailers ??
What about fools in RV's pulling trailers ?
... block him ,,,, and hit your brakes ??
And he will run up your a-s !
... they are marooons ??
Really ??
... run them off the road ??
I won't even ....
Glad you're home in CA and hope you stay there !!
Just the kind of driver all my friends complain about !!
Sounds like you are the last guy I want to see on the road !!
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Bajajorge
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It depends on what part of the beach you're driving on.  Hardpack or sugar sand.
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